Traylor raises $10,961 for campaign

Traylor, who once said he'd spend up to $500,000 on his campaign, reported having $493 in his campaign till as of September 30, the end of the most recent reporting period.

In contrast, Johnson reported having $354,673, even after giving away about $160,000 to various GOP candidates and causes.

Traylor reported spending $4,732 in the previous three months. His biggest expenses were for printing and promotion.

The challenger's biggest cash contributions during the period were $500 each from two unions, a Savannah law firm and Chester Barrett of Midway.

He also listed a $1,230 in-kind contribution to his own campaign to replace posters he said were "stolen" or destroyed by Georgia Power at Johnson's request. Traylor was referring to signs put up on the utility poles or in its right of way.

Johnson said he called Georgia Power and asked whether it's legal to put up campaign posters in the right of way and was told it isn't.

Traylor also reported he made an in-kind contribution for a standup cardboard replica of Johnson to use in "debates" the senator refused to attend.

Johnson declined Traylor's proposal to debate in each of the district's municipalities, but said he'd do so if invited by groups such as the League of Women Voters.

Traylor's report was filed at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, a little more than a day after the midnight Friday deadline.